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November 13, 2020
by Tina Arnoldi

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Having ADHD May Increase Entrepreneurial Behavior

November 13, 2020 08:27 by Tina Arnoldi  [About the Author]

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A new study in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice suggests that problems with sleep quality (and potentially quantity) predict forward-looking entrepreneurial intentions. Lack of sleep may result in shifting attention spans and hyperactivity - both behaviors of ADHD. The hypothesis is these behaviors are connected to an increase in entrepreneurial activity. [More]

September 25, 2020
by Elizabeth Pratt

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ADHD Like Behaviors Could Inspire Entrepreneurial Activity

September 25, 2020 08:00 by Elizabeth Pratt  [About the Author]

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ADHD-like behavior caused by lack of sleep may be beneficial for entrepreneurial activity. For some people, bad sleep can result in feelings of hyperactivity the following day, along with impulsive behavior and shifting attention spans. These behaviours all resemble those of ADHD. Now a new study suggests this could lend itself to entrepreneurial behavior. [More]

November 15, 2019
by Tina Arnoldi

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Women Entrepreneurs Experience Imposter Syndrome More Than Men

November 15, 2019 08:08 by Tina Arnoldi  [About the Author]

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Although the number of women engaging in entrepreneurship continues to grow, there is still a significant number of women experiencing imposter syndrome. A study in Business Horizons noted that entrepreneurship has been “associated with masculine notions of success“ which is why women may question their ability to truly be entrepreneurs more so than men. [More]